Lee Ross
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By the Numbers
Research in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that manufacturers add sugar to 74 percent of…
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Recent & Recommended Books on Sugar and Its Effects on the Body
Sugar consumption is suspected to play an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, fatty liver disease and…
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Did You Know?: These 4 Foods Are Most Overlooked for Hidden Sugar Content
Most people are able to identify desserts and candy as having added sugar, but what about less obvious sources?
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By The Numbers
Though there is increased attention on the environmental impacts of cities on the air, water, and natural landscape, The Washington…
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…And the Youth Shall Lead: Three Under-30 Environmentalist to Watch
The battle against fossil fuels, climate change, and environmental injustice has only just begun – that’s if the world’s young…
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Recent & Recommended Books on Environmental Justice
The Washington Informer selected a few of the more recent works that address the changes in sustainability efforts since the…
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Did You Know?: Climate Gentrification Fuels Displacement, Poverty
Climate gentrification is a process in which wealthier people fleeing from climate-risky areas spur higher housing prices and more aggressive…
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Recent & Recommended Books on Kidney Health
Your kidneys are organs that play several important roles in your health.
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Did You Know?: Kidney Failure, Dialysis and Care Costs
Kidney failure affects almost 750,000 people per year in the United States. The disease disproportionately affects the nation’s minority and…
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One-on-One with DaVita Integrated Kidney Care
The Washington Informer recently chatted with Dr. Bryan Becker, Chief Medical Officer, DaVita Integrated Kidney Care, to find out all…
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